Rho Ophiuchus Cloud complex
About this object
The Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex is a dark nebula of gas and dust that is located 1° south of the star ρ Ophiuchi of the constellation Ophiuchus. At an estimated distance of 437 light years this cloud is one of the closest star-forming regions to the Solar System.[5]
The Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex is a dark nebula of gas and dust that is located 1° south of the star ρ Ophiuchi of the constellation Ophiuchus. At an estimated distance of 437 light years this cloud is one of the closest star-forming regions to the Solar System.[5]
Image Details
- Optics : Canon 70-200mm F4 zoom lens @ 70mm f5.6
- Mount: Astrotrac
- Camera: Canon 60Da DSLR
- Filters:None
- Exposure: (15) 3min exposures
- Camera/Mount Control: Interval Timer
- Location: Texas Star Party, Ft. Davis, TX
- Date: May 14
